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The New York Knicks took care of the Atlanta Hawks in one of the franchise’s biggest wins. Now the Philadelphia 76ers try their luck in the Big Apple.
These two Eastern Conference foes square off in a semifinals rematch of a tight series from 2024. Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Maxey went at each other, which made for incredible moments. However, this series might have different components from two years ago.
Expect nothing less than a dogfight for supremacy. Madison Square Garden will be rocking for Game 1 with Knicks fans ready to watch this team try and get over the playoff hump. As for the 76ers, this is the moment that separates contenders from pretenders. No time for the weak hearted to rest.
Philadelphia has only one full day to recover after completing the NBA’s 14th comeback from a 3-1 deficit by beating the Celtics 109-100 on Saturday. They were also the first No. 7 seed to beat a No. 2 since the first round became a best-of-seven format.
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76ers vs. Knicks live updates, highlights from Game 1 of NBA playoffs
1st Quarter-0:24: Miles McBride makes 9-foot turnaround jumper.
1st Quarter-2:16: OG Anunoby makes 24-foot three-point shot.
1st Quarter-3:21: Miles McBride makes 23-foot three-point shot.
we never get tired of hearing
🗣️ DEEEUUUCEEEEEE pic.twitter.com/8KZJPO8n1S
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 5, 2026
1st Quarter-3:57: Jalen Brunson makes 26-foot three-point shot.
1st Quarter-5:19: Jalen Brunson makes 2-foot shot.
the brunson burner is heating up 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/YUhNWhFqEf
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 5, 2026
1st Quarter-6:20: Mitchell Robinson makes a 1-foot dunk.
BRUNSON TO LOB-INSON‼️ pic.twitter.com/jKQHVE2E2r
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 5, 2026
1st Quarter-6:35: Paul George makes 26-foot three-point shot.
1st Quarter-7:09: Jalen Brunson makes 11-foot driving floater.
1st Quarter-8:39: Paul George makes a 25-foot three-point jumper.
PG3 pic.twitter.com/gmeqvsFk5m
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) May 5, 2026
1st Quarter-9:19: Karl Anthony Towns makes 26-foot three-point shot.
1st Quarter-9:53: Jalen Brunson makes 16-foot step back jumpshot
1st Quarter-10:21: VJ Edgecombe makes 14-foot pull up jump shot.
1st Quarter-10:38: Mikail Bridges makes 1-foot dunk
straight to business for bridges 😤 pic.twitter.com/WdObWqE74P
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 5, 2026
The Sixers and Knicks are meeting in the postseason for the 10th time.
Philly, which just beat Boston in the playoffs for the first time since 1982, now faces a New York team it hasn’t beaten in a postseason series since 1983 👀 pic.twitter.com/YSf97ASIId
— ESPN Insights (@ESPNInsights) May 4, 2026
How to Watch Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks Game 1 NBA Playoffs
Friday, May 4
Tip-off: 8 p.m. ET
TV: NBC/Peacock
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